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    Rio 1854

    425 Nelson Street East

    Stillwater, MN 55082


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    Lunch

    Appetizers

    • Chipotle Hominy Hummus

      Creamy hominy, chipotle, tahini, lemon, cumin, garlic, cilantro oil, seasonal vegetables, plantain chips.
      $19.00
    • Loaded House Guacamole

      Freshly smashed avocados, roasted corn, Pico de Gallo, queso fresco, cilantro, lime, sea salt, tortilla chips.
      $21.00
    • Fritto Misto

      Blue corn flour fried calamari, shrimp, fish, scallion, jalapeño, avocado tartar sauce, lemon.
      $26.00
    • Maine Lobster Empanadas

      Lobster and cream cheese filling, scallion, bell pepper, parsley, salsa criolla, cilantro, ají amarillo aioli.
      $24.00
    • P.E.I. Mussels

      Pan-roasted mussels, onions, peppers, peas, corn, ají amarillo cream sauce, toasted bread.
      $22.00
    • Causa GF

      Chilled yellow chili and lime-infused Yukon potato cake, avocado, salsa criolla, cilantro, ají rocoto chili aioli, egg, olive, tomato.
    • Anticuchos

      Pineapple achiote-panca chili marinated skewers, corn coblets, yucca fries, salsa criolla, aji amarillo sauce.
      $21.00

    Soup & Salads

    • Chef's Soup of the Day

      Ask your server about today's preparation.
      $8.00
    • Jumbo Shrimp Cobb Salad

      Romaine lettuce, queso fresco, corn, onion, tomato, avocado, chopped egg, creamy cilantro dressing.
      $19.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Chef-made Caesar dressing, romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan, croutons.
      $14.00
    • Rio House Salad

      Mixed greens, chamoy dressing, dried & fresh mango, queso fresco, toasted pumpkin seeds.
      $14.00

    Shareables

    • Asparagus

      Olive oil, sea salt, cotija.
      $16.00
    • Elote (Street Corn)

      Lime crema, cotija cheese, chile.
      $16.00
    • Ancho-Guajillo Potato Gratin

      Cheddar cheese, sour cream.
      $16.00
    • Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes

      Maple glaze.
      $16.00
    • Fried Ripe Plantains

      Lime-pickled red onions, sour cream.
      $14.00

    Specialties

    • Chilaquiles

      Crispy corn tortillas tossed in green salsa, cecina beef, sour cream, queso fresco, cilantro onions, fried egg.
      $19.00
    • Chicken Enchiladas

      Shredded chicken-stuffed corn tortillas, salsa verde, sour cream, queso fresco, mozzarella cheese.
      $19.00
    • Carne Tampiqueña

      Seared picaña steak with chicken enchilada, green tomatillo sauce, guacamole, pinto beans, grilled onion, charred jalapeño, flour tortillas.
      $36.00
    • Blue Masa Walleye

      Blue-masa-encrusted walleye, roasted poblano chile-corn relish, sweet pea velouté, chipotle oil.
      $26.00

    Specialty Tacos

    • Fried Mahi-Mahi Taco

      Flour tortillas, green mango slaw, avocado tartar sauce, chipotle honey, cilantro, lime.
      $21.00
    • Quesabirria Taco

      Crispy corn tortillas, slow-braised birria, melted mozzarella, onion, cilantro, lime.
      $19.00
    • Gobernador Shrimp Taco

      Crispy corn tortillas, melted mozzarella, roasted poblano chile-corn salsa, guacamole, salsa criolla, cilantro.
      $20.00

    Fajitas

    • Fajitas (Picaña)

      Sizzling peppers and onions, Pico de Gallo, guacamole, sour cream, house salsa verde, corn or flour tortillas.
      $24.00
    • Sizzling Fajitas (Chicken)

      Sizzling peppers and onions, Pico de Gallo, guacamole, sour cream, house salsa verde, corn or flour tortillas.
      $20.00
    • Fajitas (Rio)

      Sizzling peppers and onions, Pico de Gallo, guacamole, sour cream, house salsa verde, corn or flour tortillas.
      $26.00

    Crafted Bowls

    • Ponzu Ahi Tuna Bowl

      Ahi tuna, avocado, carrot, radish, cilantro, cucumber, tomato, green mango slaw, jasmine rice.
      $23.00
    • Birria Bowl

      Slow-braised birria, pinto beans, Pico de Gallo, roasted corn, avocado, pickled red onions, guacamole, queso fresco, Mexican crema, salsa verde, jasmine rice.
      $19.00
    • Chipotle Honey-Glazed Salmon Bowl

      Avocado, tomato, corn, bell pepper, cilantro, mayocoba beans, pickled red onions, jasmine rice.
      $20.00

    Grand Rio Boat

    • Grand Rio Boat

      A refined, chilled seafood presentation crafted for the table. 8 oz cold-water lobster tail · ½ lb Dungeness crab · 1 lb jumbo peeled shrimp · 1 lb P.E.I. mussels · 1 doz oysters · passion fruit salmon ceviche · shrimp aguachile ceviche. Accompanied by Mignonette trio (Patrón Silver · serrano · pineapple), Tabasco, cocktail sauce, lemon, lime, Mexican saltine crackers, plantain chips, drawn butter.
      $190.00

    Raw Bar & Ceviches

    • Five Elements Peruvian Cebiche

      Fresh catch of the day, rocoto chili, red onion, lime, sea salt, choclo (Peruvian corn), cancha (toasted corn), sweet potato.
      $28.00
    • Shrimp Aguachile Verde

      Tender shrimp, cured in jalapeño & serrano chili lime citrus, cilantro, cucumber, garlic, onion, avocado, tostadas.
      $24.00
    • Passion Fruit Cebiche

      Salmon, passion fruit, lime, amarillo chili, jalapeño, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro oil, rocoto oil, sea salt, choclo, canchа, sweet potato.
      $24.00
    • Tamarind Tiradito

      Mahi-mahi sashimi, tamarind puree, amarillo chili, lime, sea salt, cilantro, canchа.
      $25.00
    • Ponzu Tiradito

      Ahi tuna, lemongrass, Fresno chili, scallions, black lime, truffle oil, cancha.
      $28.00
    • Pacific Shrimp Cocktail

      Chilled shrimp, house tomato-chili citrus sauce, onion, cilantro, avocado, Mexican saltine crackers.
      $32.00
    • East Coast Oysters (1/2 Dozen)

      Mignonette trio – pineapple, Patrón Silver, spicy serrano chili, Mexican saltine crackers, lemon.
      $22.00
    • East Coast Oysters (Dozen)

      Mignonette trio – pineapple, Patrón Silver, spicy serrano chili, Mexican saltine crackers, lemon.
      $40.00
    • House-Made Plantain Chips

      Sea salt, garlic.
      $8.00

    Handhelds

    • Rio Burger

      Certified 8 oz Black Angus burger, fried plantain banana, tomato, rocoto chile aioli, queso fundido, salsa criolla, brioche bun, fries.
      $20.00
    • Chicken Milanese Sandwich

      Fried chicken breast, avocado, tomato, cilantro, pickled red onions, chipotle hot honey, sourdough bread, fries.
      $19.00
    • Fried Mahi-Mahi Sandwich

      Lettuce, tomato, avocado, pickled red onions, adobo brioche bun, fries.
      $23.00
    • chef-Añejo Tequila Cured Salmon Toast

      Avocado, Pico de Gallo, Tajín spice, salmon roe, micro cilantro, sourdough bread, side Rio salad.
      $19.00

    Kids Menu

    • Jr. Burger

      $14.00
    • Chicken Tenders

      $14.00

    Events

    Beer

    • Modelo Especial

      $7.00
    • Pacifico

      $7.00
    • Modelo Negra

      $7.00
    • Blue Moon

      $7.00
    • Corona

      $7.00
    • N/A Corona

      $6.00

    Cocktails

    • Margarita

      $15.00
    • El Clasico

      $16.00
    • Hot Honey

      $16.00
    • Green Tea

      $16.00

    Spirit

    • Tequila

      $12.00
    • Mezcal

      $12.00
    • Shots

      $12.00

    Corona

    $7.00
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    We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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    All hours
    Sunday8:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Monday10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Saturday8:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    A Latin Craft Kitchen by the St. Croix River. We serve grilled meats, seafood, and Latin-inspired dishes in a warm, casual space with one of Stillwater’s most iconic views.

    Location

    425 Nelson Street East, Stillwater, MN 55082

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